# Free Nation-Wide Wireless Internet FCC Approves Bandwidth Auction By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-10-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-wireless-web-coming-us-clears-the-way-for-bandwidth-auction References: [pcmag](http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2332419,00.asp) In a huge decision that could revolutionize web access in the United States, the FCC announced that the excess spectrum, created when TV goes digital, will be auctioned off. “The [Federal Communications Commission](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-advocacy-campaign) (FCC) on Friday gave a tentative stamp of approval to a free, national broadband service that will block access to porn,” PCmag.com said. [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-10-series) has pushed hard to have this happen, while the phone companies, like [T-Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tmobile-tsatellite), have battled it with just as much gusto. The FCC will finalize all the details and begin auctioning off spectrum as early as 2009. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nation-wide Wireless Internet:** The approval of free national broadband service opens opportunities for new companies to enter the internet service provider industry with disruptive pricing models and streamlined services. - **Bandwidth Auctions:** The upcoming auctions could lead to the emergence of innovative technology companies that specialize in wireless communication infrastructure and spectrum management. - **Censorship in Wireless Internet:** The FCC's decision to block access to porn on the free national broadband service could ignite a trend of internet censorship in the industry, with opportunities for companies to develop new content filtering technologies. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Internet Service Provider (ISP):** The approval of free national broadband service has the potential to disrupt existing ISP business models, which could benefit from adopting similar strategies to stay competitive in the market. - **Wireless Communication Technology:** The excess spectrum available for auction opens up opportunities for companies to innovate in wireless communication technology and establish themselves as leaders in the rapidly-growing industry. - **Content Filtering Technology:** The FCC's decision to block access to porn on the free national broadband service provides opportunities for companies to develop new content filtering technologies that could be applied in various fields, such as child protection and corporate security. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Fast Network Service Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frontier-communications.md) - [Fast Airline Wi-Fi Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeroplan-members1.md) - [Satellite-Powered Telecom Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tmobile-tsatellite.md) - [WiFi 7-Enabled Cable Modems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surfboard-g54-docsis-31-quadband-modem.md) - [Low-Cost Subsidized Mobile Plans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-connectivity-program.md) - [Free Inflight Wi-Fi Perks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-inflight-wi.md) - [Telecom Connectivity Speed Boosts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comcast-xfinity-speed.md) - [Low-Cost Media Plans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comcast-1.md) - [Sponsored In-Flight Wi Fi Perks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sponsored-in-flight-wi.md)